Intermediate Cost Specialist

About us:

Since2011Dokainish& Company has been providing world class professional consultancy services.

We specialize in working diligently and collaboratively with our clients to achieve long-lasting and impactful results acrossnumerousbusiness areas of expertise include but are not limited to Project Controls Project Management Quantitative Risk Analysis Organizational Change Management Enterprise Reporting Estimating Asset Management and System Implementation for Capital draw upon decades of project experience to deliver customized solutions to our clients most complex challenges.

Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates and quantity take-offs for architectural structural mechanical and electrical scope across multiple projects
• Support the development of elemental cost plans cost breakdown structures and project budgets
• Assist in the preparation of lifecycle cost analyses and cost comparisons
• Contribute to cost optimization and value engineering exercises under senior guidance

• Support budget development tracking and monitoring across assigned projects
• Review contractor pricing bids claims and change order submissions
• Assist with cost variance analysis and identification of cost risks
• Maintain accurate cost records and tracking systems

• Support the preparation of cost reports forecasts and financial summaries
• Contribute to benchmarking cost data collection and historical cost database maintenance
• Assist with procurement cost evaluations and bid analysis
• Support senior cost specialists and program leadership as required

Key Deliverables

• Cost estimates and quantity take-offs
• Budget tracking reports and cost summaries
• Cost variance and trend analysis support
• Procurement cost evaluation support
• Cost reports and forecasting contributions

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Quantity Surveying Construction Management Engineering or a closely related discipline

• Progress toward CIQS designation (PQS) is preferred
• CIQS membership or eligibility considered an asset
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain Federal Government Reliability Status security clearance

• 510 years of cost consulting or quantity surveying experience in the construction or infrastructure sector
• Experience supporting institutional commercial or infrastructure capital projects
• Experience working across multiple projects in a program or portfolio environment preferred

Technical Competencies

• Strong cost estimating and quantity surveying skills
• Working knowledge of architectural structural and building systems
• Proficiency with cost estimating software and Microsoft Excel
• Familiarity with project controls and cost management processes

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a team environment
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

Note:Thisroledescription is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties skills or qualificationsrequired.

If you believe your skillset drive qualifications and experienceisa match we welcome your application andcantwait to hear from you.

We thank all applicants for their interest in joiningDokainish& those candidates considered foran initialinterview will be contacted.

Notes:
VACANCY STATUS: This posting is for a new position.
AI USAGE: This organization does not use artificial intelligence to screen assess or select applicants for this particular open position. All applications are personally reviewed by our Talent Acquisition Team.

Dokainish& Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age gender racecolour religion sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability age and veteran status or any other protected status required by applicable law.

In accordance withthe Ontario Human Rights Code Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005 andDokainish& Company AODA Policy accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.